Elderberry Gummy Bears Recipe

June 25, 2019 Gina Hudson

The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. Elderberry also helps calm inflammation, stress and has heart protection.

Turns out, Mary Poppins was right, “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”

Homemade gummy bears with the edition of elderberry syrup boosts the immune system and are fun for kids make!

Flu Busting Gummy Bears Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 60 gummies

Calories: 17kcal

Author Katie Wells via Wellness Mama

Ingredients

glass container or silicon molds
1 TBSP coconut oil
1 cup elderberry syrup
¼ cup gelatin powder
½ cup hot but not boiling water

Instructions

Grease molds or glass pan with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
Place ¼ cup of cooled elderberry syrup in a 2 cup measuring cup and quickly whisk in the gelatin powder.
Add the ½ cup of hot (not boiling) water and stir quickly until smooth.
Add the rest of the elderberry syrup and stir or whisk until completely smooth.
Pour into molds and refirgerate for 2 hours or until completely firm.
Pop out of molds and store in airtight container with parchment paper between layers.

Notes

Take daily as needed to avoid flu or take every few hours to help beat the flu faster.Will last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container (could last longer, but I haven't tried it since they never last that long at my house!).

Nutrition